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    The Newly Discovered SoCal Humminger Bette Porterius ~ Chapter 11

    Story written on September 11, 2009 by Spumoni.
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    Story Shortlink: https://lesfan.com/?p=74240
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    The artists’ dinner, minus 15 minutes, and Bette fusses

    The room was perfect.  Each of the rooms was perfect.  That perfection, though, didn’t stop Bette’s fruitless attempts to make everything even more perfect. She played with the lighting controls–up, down, up a little bit more—always in the end returning the settings to where they had been before she had started her fiddling.

     

    Ham stiffened as he watched Bette approach.  He had served as bartender at several prior dinners and he knew from the manager that she now always specifically requested him.  For this dinner, she had asked, and paid, for him to visit her office the week before so that they could consult on a new signature cocktail.

     

    “I’m so happy that you could help tonight,” Bette said to the nervous man when she had reached his station, her manner warm yet distant.  Ham liked that—he was treated as a professional with a valuable skill set.   “Do you think that our concoction will be a hit?”

     

    “Only if they have taste buds.”

     

    Bette laughed, “You’re distinguishing taste buds from taste.”

     

    “I am assuming they have taste, or they would not be your guests tonight.”

     

    Bette laughed again, “You probably can’t believe that you said something so sycophantic.”

     

    Ham now laughed as he shook his head ruefully, “I can’t.”

     

    “Our secret, then.”

     

    “You are kindness personified.”

     

    Bette nodded her head humbly, “So I am often told.”  She lifted head, signaling that they needed to turn to serious matters.  “Do you have everything you need?”

     

    Ham knew he did.  He had checked five times, but he glanced around once more  to be sure the bar was fully stocked, the champagne and red and white wines were those she had chosen for the evening and, finally, that he had the  ingredients for the two signature cocktails. 

     

    Bette had invented the “Porter” before he had become the bartender at her events. It was offered at every dinner.  Newcomers identified themselves as adventurous when they accepted his offer of a Porter. Returning visitors revealed their sense of fun.

     

    The second signature drink was more complex.  Bette had asked for a drink that’s preparation would be intricate and time consuming.  The alcohol content couldn’t be masked so that an imbiber would not be fooled into having one too many.  However, the flavors had to be strong enough to mask the difference if Bette indicated to begin to cut back the alcohol content for a guest just before he would have one too many.

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    3. I ditto everything toby4ever said. I can see how you’re anti-anti-Bette (lol. That looks weird). Your Bette is simply amazing. Even her OCD is compelling… amazing

    5. I sure hope that Tina will make it to the dinner. Forget about Eric, take Bronwyn with her. Bette is falling for Tina, I don’t think either Bette or Tina have totally figured that out yet.

    6. I just caught up! I love the banter, and the really smart dialogue. Oh my you have so nailed Alice and Bette. I can’t wait to hear more from Tina. Thank You. PPS

    7. I love how control freak Bette seems to be relaxing those standards, just a tad, for those seating arrangements. And the humming! Can’t wait for the dinner. Thanks, Spumoni! :)

    9. Well Spumoni, you can “plod, plod, plod” for me anytime you want. I love the way you write Bette’s desire for perfection. She is so polite and elegant about everything no one finds her offensive…my guess…that’s why Tina is so attracted to her. Keep plodding Spumoni…love this story!

    11. Hi, dear sweet Spumoni! *waving* Ah, it is quite an spectacle to watch our beloved Bette saged on her perfect control freak “host role.” Alice seems to enjoy it too. Poor Jane will be have to endure the antics of her boss. Hahaha The humming was the BEST way to end this magnificent update. Thanks for increasing the suspense. The pacing is just terrific, sweetie. You are doing a great job. *wink* PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks.- Lu & Marsh (Proud Salsa Aunties to the loving JC, Eunichick, ZLFAN, T_Daze, Melrose231 and Tias Adoradas to Patpez)

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